Trap's squad v Serbia

PhilliyK wrote: Expecting it to be more like this lads as Trap will deploy 1 c/m to sit in front off the 2 c/b's as always and will prob bring McClean in to sit just ahead and play Walters on the right to assist McShane if need be and McGeady playing primarily on the wing but freedom to roam as McClean will act as the cover for him                 Westwood McShane   O'Shea   O'Dea     Kelly                   Whelan           McCarthy                           McClean Walters                                                                    McGeady                    Long

That be some change of formation if it is , only yesterday Tardelli said no way will they change formation and why should they ??   Hope your right

When you look at it Irish Boogie my formation looks attack minded but in reality is ultra defensive  as Whelan is still gonna sit in front off the 2 c/b's as he has done for what 4 years now?, Walters is going to be isolated from Long for long periods and same goes for McGeady, only exciting thing in there is hopefully with McClean in there he can provide a link between Whelan and the forward players - something Andrews failed to do on a number off occassions as often Whelan got left covering players on his own when Andrews went out of position but McCarthy can assist this and when Whelan did get the ball with Andrews beside him he had no out ball(other than hoof) as often Andrews was out off position or behind Whelan - this time hopefully it will be McClean who will be the out ball and able to hold on to the ball until McCarthy push's up or he is able to provide McGeady/Walters/Long with ball on the deck and thus mean we hold on to the ball a lot more

That's disappointing. Was really looking forward to seeing long in action tonight.

@FAIreland posted on Twitter a few minutes ago:

What? Why? if its anything bar injury Long has to feel hard done by

Apologies, just re read that it was following an assessment of a leg injury cox will start! Long still on the bench though. As a precaution u would assume thats why he isn't starting

Whats the story with the Serbia keeper. He seems to be getting abuse.

Im on it BSM. He used to play for Red Star but joined Partizan

"On 23 October, the long-awaited derby versus Red Star Belgrade took place. Due to unsavoury events leading up to the big match, there were general concerns about the match turning into yet another violent incident and in particular about the goalkeeper's personal safety. Despite immense pressure and tension, Stojković was unwavering about his desire to be in goal for the match. Luckily, the derby passed without a single incident as Partizan recorded a 1–0 away win. As the final whistle blew, Stojković ran to the south stand where Partizan's most loyal fans gathered, lifting his jersey to reveal a t-shirt that read: "Please Forgive my Ugly Past".[31] The move wasn't well received in the general public with local press accusing Stojković of being tacky and needlessly raising the tension by provoking his old club, however Stojković claimed he was only trying to show his feelings and insisted he wasn't being provocative.[32]"

Legend 

BigStrongMan wrote: Landon Donovan wrote: Whats the story with the Serbia keeper. He seems to be getting abuse. Must be a red star/Partisan thing